Mammoth
A tall, leafy dill with good flavour for salads, fish and pickling.
When to plant Dill in Dundee
Anethum graveolens
A quick annual herb for light, feathery leaves. It grows best from spring to mid-summer in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil. It dislikes root disturbance.
80 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Dundee · last frost ≈ 3 May
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow outdoors | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Sow seeds
12 Apr to 27 Jul Optional · repeat every 3 weeksSow thinly around 12th April - 27th July, cover . Sow a fresh batch every 21 days.
- Slugs go for seedlings. Hand-pick or use a barrier.
- Fleece helps the first sowing if the soil is still cold. Take it off once seedlings are growing.
02
Thin seedlings
22 Apr to 17 Aug Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, thin to . Snip extras at soil level. Do not transplant.
03
Water in dry spells
12 Apr to 25 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, water in dry spells from 12th April through 25th October. Dry spells can encourage bolting.
04
Pinch out tips
10 May to 25 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, pinch tips from 10th May if you want leaves. Take flower stems as they appear.
05
Harvest leaves
24 May to 25 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, start cutting from 24th May. Leave about one-third of the plant. Keep picking through 25th October.
- Leave one plant to flower if you want seed heads.
Companion plants
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Good companions
Plants to avoid
Why companion planting matters
Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Dill to consider
Fernleaf
A compact, slow-bolting type that suits pots and small gardens.
Tetra
A reliable, later-flowering cultivar with plenty of foliage.
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